Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 1 if you want a Simulation experience. 9-nine-:Episode 1 launched in 2019.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs 9-nine-:Episode 4
9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 4 both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) is 2 years older than 9-nine-:Episode 4 (2021). 9-nine-:Episode 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (93.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 4
Choose 9-nine-:Episode 4 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.8% positive across 168 reviews.
Both 9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 4 sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 9-nine-:Episode 1 |  9-nine-:Episode 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (216 reviews) | 98.8% positive (168 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PALETTE | PALETTE |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) is 2 years older than 9-nine-:Episode 4 (2021).
- 9-nine-:Episode 4 scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (93.5% positive).
- 9-nine-:Episode 4 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
9-nine-:Episode 1 vs 9-nine-:Episode 4 — FAQ
- Which is better, 9-nine-:Episode 1 or 9-nine-:Episode 4?
- On Steam reviews 9-nine-:Episode 4 scores higher (98.8% positive) than 9-nine-:Episode 1 (93.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 9-nine-:Episode 4 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 9-nine-:Episode 1 or 9-nine-:Episode 4 first?
- If you want chronology, 9-nine-:Episode 1 (2019) came out before 9-nine-:Episode 4 (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are 9-nine-:Episode 1 and 9-nine-:Episode 4 similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.